The garden of Chikurin temple is one of the famous beautiful gardens in Kochi. You can try Sutra writing while looking out over the beautify garden. After Sutra writing, you can enjoy the view of the garden with green tea and sweets, and enjoy the blissful feeling. After that, monks will guide you to the main temple while you enjoy the seasonal view. At the main temple, you will read sutras with monks and make dedications to Buddha. You can enjoy this unique and experience at this power spot.

Operating period／all year (We cannot hold tour due to Temple events.)

Time／within 10:00~16:00

Place／Kochi city Chikurin Temple (meet there• break up there) (We meet at the public hall in Yanagino for groups over 30.)

Participants／40 (contact us in case of group tour)

Minimum participants／2

Attendants／No (Staff will manage there.)

Qualifying age／over primary school age

The deadline for reservation／18:00 of the day before (contact us in case of group tour)

Program details

Sutra writing

petit tea time while looking at nice view of the garden

dedication of Sutra to Buddha

guide by monks around Chikurin Temple (power spot)

When you do the Sutra copying…
The healing power is drawn out and your heart and body will be relax.

What is Chikurin Temple?

This is one of the best and historical temples (300 years old) in Kochi. Only this temple among the Shikoku 88 sacred places is dedicated to Monju Bosatsu. This Buddha is the oldest in Japan, and famous as wisdom Buddha. There are some power spots here.

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Experience of Sutra copying

Look out over seasonal scenery of the garden, and listen to stories about Chikurin Temple.

If you have any enquiries or to reserve,
please feel free to call us.

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Built in 1874, with over 140 years of history, this long-established hotel in Kochi is proud to have been an accommodation for the Imperial family. Located at the heart of Kochi City, this hotel affords easy access to sightseeing spots. The hotel boasts of a panoramic open-air bath where guests can relax while looking down at the Kochi Castle Town area.